The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze has been attracting thousands of fans since opening in early October. Can there be any doubt that Hudson Valley Halloween season is in full swing?

The annual spectacular, which features more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns arranged in all sorts of jaw-dropping tableaux from the Pumpkin Zee Bridge to an homage to the Statue of Liberty to an underworld of swimming aquatic creatures, is now open.

There are some new attractions this year, including a medieval castle guarded by a flock of jack o’lantern owls, a working windmill, and Instagrammable-scale signs of the zodiac.

Along with the blazing pumpkins, the event features a gift shop, drinks snacks and beer from Captain Lawrence, which will offer Sting Jack, a limited batch brewed exclusively for The Blaze, Autumn Blaze, and a Freshchester IPA. This year, look for hard cider from 1911, which is fresh-pressed on a farm in LaFayette, New York, and Long Island wine from Pumphouse Wines.

Food will be provided by Geordane's and will include hot and cold cider, hot chocolate, doughnuts, pumpkin harvest chili, and mac & cheese.

What you need to know about the 2018 Blaze:

When to see the Blaze: Daily through Oct. 31, and Nov. 1-4, 7-11, 15-17, 23-24. Be advised the Blaze has limited capacity and dates sell out.

Where is it: Van Cortlandt Manor is located at 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson. Parking is available onsite.

How much are the tickets? $22 adults ($27 Friday-Saturday); children 3-17: $16 ($20 Friday-Saturday); children under 3 admitted free. All admissions are by advance purchase timed ticket only.